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Senior Accountant/Financial Controller
Posted 39 minutes agoWe are representing a fast-growing energy infrastructure business that delivers innovative power and storage solutions to support the transition toward cleaner, more reliable energy systems. The company operates across the full project lifecycle and is known for its collaborative culture, strong commercial focus, and commitment to high-quality project delivery.
Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant/Financial Controller to join their expanding team and support the financial management of complex, high-value projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities:
Management of Project Finances
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Ensures the accuracy of cost and pricing calculation
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Ensures the accuracy of project finances as well as the accurate recording and reporting of such transactions in the relevant systems
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Attends commercial project status meetings and is responsible for updating the forecast and cost monitor accordingly
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Prepares commercial documentation for regular project status meetings and ensures the accuracy of the commercial project data (i.e., FC, cash flow)
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Undertakes invoicing according to project progress and contractual terms and ensure proper payment allocation
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Ensuring timely applications for payment from the customer are made
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Ensures compliance with FRG (Financial Reporting Guidelines) and local GAAP requirements
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Supports the business in the identification and reporting of non-conformance costs
Risk and Claim Management,
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Assesses, responds, monitors, reports, escalates all financial and commercial risks, e.g., calculation, tax, insurances, currency
Supports the business with compliance to standards, rules, and regulations
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Ensures compliance with relevant tax regulations, e.g., PATAC, NCM, PE management (tax returns, transfer pricing, delegation concepts)
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Ensures the compliance with export control regulations
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Ensures the compliance with hedging/currency regulations
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Ensures proper handling of bank accounts including petty cash, if applicable
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Ensures correct methodology for evaluation of risk and opportunities as defined
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Ensures adherence of revenue recognition rules and accountancy practices, guidelines, and any specific regulations
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Ensures the adherence to internal controls
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For cross border projects: synchronizes contract structure with tax and delegation concept; preparation and signature of mandatory documents
Collaboration:
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Actively participate in both internal and where required external project related meetings (e.g., team members, managers, customers)
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Builds strong relationships and cooperates closely with other individuals within the project team and within the wider business
Management of Stakeholders:
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Ensures efficient communication with all relevant internal Contract Management, Project Management
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Ensures proper execution of all tasks with all relevant stakeholders, i.e., SFS (e.g., financing, insurance, guarantees, currency & commodity hedging), CF (e.g., AC, Taxes, Treasury, Audit), Legal and Compliance, HR (incl. Delegation process), Customs, external auditors etc
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Interacts with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the execution of all issues regarding project financing
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Monitors the performance of partners/subcontractors through the review of the cost monitor
Essential Requirements:
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Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent
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Experience of financially controlling external customer projects
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Experience of financial controlling and accounting across Europe
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Proven experience in Accounting and Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
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Expertise in MS Office
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Process oriented person with strong analytical skills
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Self-organised individual with the ability to adhere to timelines
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Accurate in work preparation and diligent in documentation
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Strong communicator with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable Requirements:
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Exposure to risk management is an advantage
Sean Chapman